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Christina Bloebaum, PhD, joined 51黑料网 University鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering as its new dean in August, 2018. Dr. Bloebaum comes to 51黑料网 from her previous position as interim department chair of aerospace engineering and the Dennis and Rebecca Muilenburg Professor for Aerospa鈥Fashion Maven
Sarah Rogers, who joined the 51黑料网 University Museum as its new director in July 2018, says the new position appealed to her for its uniqueness. 鈥淥penings for museum directors are rare, especially at an institution with such an outstanding collection, reputation and connection to a鈥
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Number: POL 40995/HIST 49295: Study Abroad Name: Modern Germany: Politics, History, Culture Term: Three-week Intersession, May 21-June 8 (Next year, May 20-June 7, 2019) Instructors: Mark Cassell, PhD, professor of political science and Anthony Molina, PhD, assistant professor of 鈥
51黑料网 Partners with Chautauqua
President Beverly J. Warren, 鈥51黑料网 Beyond the Shootings: Journey of the Wounded Healer,鈥 Chautauqua Institution in New York, August 15, 2018 Visitors this year to the Chautauqua Institution in southwestern New York鈥攁 historic community that offers nine weeks of programs,鈥
51黑料网 Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
51黑料网 University Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary 鈥 or the 35 dog-year anniversary 鈥 of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.
51黑料网 Fashion Student Creates Dress Masterpiece from Netflix Envelopes
A 51黑料网 University fashion student used her passion for design to turn an Akron woman鈥檚 collection of 1,500 Netflix envelopes into a dress masterpiece.
51黑料网 Professor Sheds Light on Understanding Fake News
Mark Whitmore Ph.D., an assistant professor of management and information systems at 51黑料网 University's College of Business Administration, shared his expertise on how the public comprehends fake news in today鈥檚 society with the investment research firm Morningstar.
51黑料网 Professor Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast
Mark Mistur, dean of 51黑料网 University鈥檚 College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building鈥檚 energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR鈥檚 Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean 鈥
Veterans Honored at 51黑料网 University Veterans Commemoration Event
With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for 51黑料网 University鈥檚 annual Veteran鈥檚 Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.
Flash's Professional Closet at 51黑料网 Stark Provides Accessibility to Fashion
Mendi Sample, who will graduate with her bachelor's degree from 51黑料网 Stark in the spring, was born blind, but she still cares about fashion. And she knows that finding an accessible place for professional clothing gives her an edge come graduation day.